Don Anderson Murray

I have been a practicing New York City criminal lawyer for more than 27 years. My career has been devoted to defending those accused of crimes in New York City. I graduated from Williams College, went to University of Florida College of Law, graduated with honors, and took a position in New York City with The Legal Aid Society as a trial lawyer. I worked there for six years. While working at The Legal Aid Society, I wrote a chapter for a criminal defense practice series of books called "Criminal Defense Techniques" published by Matthew Bender. My chapter was devoted to cross examining witnesses with prior criminal convictions. In 1996, I formed Shalley and Murray with friend and colleague James Shalley and we began our criminal defense exclusive practice. Over the years I have provided testimony as an expert in New York Criminal Law for an international extradition case in London, I have written extensively about the New York City Criminal Justice System, and I have been consulted as an expert by several authors, producers, and directors for various projects in the entertainment industry. Most recently, I consulted on set for an NBC miniseries "The Slap". I have handled quite a few complex and tricky criminal trials, including a false confession trial where my client had confessed in writing to having stolen more than $50,000 worth of lottery tickets from the store where he worked. I ran an unusual false confession defense and won the case. I also enjoy search and seizure cases involving complex legal argument. In December, 2020, I ventured out in my own solo criminal defense practice and continue to bring my dedication and experience to bear for those accused of crimes in New York City and Nassau County.

University of Florida

J.D. (1989) | Law

1987 - 1989

Honors: graduated with honors

Williams College

B.A. (1986) | History

1982 - 1986

Activities: Wrote and performed music for school theatrical production

Founding Member

Law Office of Don Murray, PLLC

2020 - Current

Criminal defense practice in New York City and Nassau County defending people accused of crimes in New York City and Nassau County Criminal Courts. I handle most all criminal charges from minor misdemeanor matters such as assault in the third degree, controlled substance, and theft charges, to serious felony charges like weapons possession, drugs, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, and more. I have a particular fondness for cases involving illegal searches and seizures. I handle Desk Appearance Tickets and I have an excellent track record helping people seal their criminal convictions under New York's new conviction sealing laws.

Partner

Shalley and Murray

1996 - 2020

Founding partner of New York City area criminal defense only firm with offices in New York City and Westchester County.

Trial Attorney

The Legal Aid Society

1990 - 1996

New York State Bar  # 2475184

Member

1992 - Current

New York

Since 1992

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted